"This isn't your concern. Helping me clear my name is a good thing. I'm just crying because this burden has weighed on my heart for too long.
Now that I know I can fight back, I couldn't hold back my emotions," she explained.
He pressed his lips together, silent, but raised his hand to pull her into his embrace.
His Rachel, she had no idea that the apology he had just uttered was for something far deeper.
"I'm sorry…" It was for his indifferent attitude back then that had led her to endure such a terrifying experience, leaving her with scars.
All he could do now was give her a chance to reclaim her innocence.
But the truth she truly sought, he feared she might never know.
Jeffrey held Rachel tightly, as if he wanted to shield her from the world.
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The next day, Rachel and Lauren took a day off and headed to the law firm with Jeffrey.
Since it was related to her case, she felt particularly anxious.